Customizing a car is a choice which requires commitment, follow through, and money. The budget can be anywhere from a few thousand dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on what you want to do.
Paint jobs with graphic designs or sleek colors are one way of starting things of. You could also add custom bumpers and a shiny new hubcap for your car accessories. Changing interiors can get expensive, especially if you're overhauling everything. But for those who like to take things one step at a time, why not start with the tires.
A car's tires aren't just the part that makes it move. Believe it or not, it contributes a great deal to the aesthetic appeal of your vehicles. The tires, wheels, hubcaps, and car rims are generally looked at as a collective, so if you're planning on changing one, you'll also have to change the rest for a more put-together look. The beauty these days is that you can mix and match everythingfrom chrome wheels with dark car rims; and aluminum rims and simple factory wheels.
Custom rims are at the top of the list when it comes to popularity. Whether you prefer the old school look of Cragar SS chrome wheels with 12 inch wide, white lettered BFG's , or the new look of huge car rims and super low profile tires that look like a rubber band stretched around the rim, there are many choices out there for everyone. If you want to stand out, cruise around your town looking at other cars so you have an idea of what to avoid. Chrome rims are lightweight and will greatly improve your vehicle's gas to mileage ratio. Look for names such as American Racing, BBS, Eagle, Boss, Enkei, Asanti, Centerline, TSW, Panther, and Beyern when deciding on a custom rim.
Changing the size of your wheels is also an easy way to make your vehicle look more polished and customized. Factory wheels are not made to be offset, unlike custom made ones. Sizes of custom wheels range from 22 inch wheels to 17" wheels. Custom wheels for trucks reach 26 inches and above. Custom rims also come in 15 inches which is ideal for smaller vehicles such as motorcycles. Vintage style custom wheels are also possible options especially if you're remodeling a classic car.
Alloy custom wheels are also very popular among car enthusiasts and this is due to two main reasons: (1) it's light weight and (2) it just really looks good. It goes well with almost any type of size and custom rim too. When choosing a set of alloy custom wheels, to a certain extent, the decision is determined by the make and model of your vehicle, although in today's market, manufacturers of alloy wheels generally make all of their leading designs available in most rim sizes and stud patterns.
Choosing tires and custom wheels also requires some knowledge on the most trusted names in the market. Some tire brands that are reliable include Continental, General, Michelin, BFG, and Goodyear. On the other hand, rims and wheel brands that most people go for in terms of quality are American Racing, BBS, Eagle, Boss, Enkei, Asanti, Centerline, TSW, Panther, and Beyern.
Note that a vehicle's rims and wheels are two different parts. The car rim is actually the edge of the wheel that the tire is fitted upon. The ring of the wheel is the rim, and the center of the wheel is attached to the rim. The rim and center together make up the wheel.
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